Knicks’ Malcolm Brogdon retires after nine NBA seasons
New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire from basketball after nine NBA seasons, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
Brogdon, who averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds in a career-low 24 games for the Washington Wizards last season, was on track to make the Knicks’ final roster, but he had been contemplating retirement and informed team officials Wednesday of his decision.
«Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career,» Brogdon, 32, told ESPN in a statement. «I have proudly given my mind, body and spirit to the game over the last few decades. With the many sacrifices it took to get here, I have received many rewards.
«I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey.»
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 15, 2025
Brogdon was slated to be a reserve point guard for the Knicks this season under new coach Mike Brown, so his decision to retire impacts the roster construction.
The No. 36 pick in the 2016 draft, Brogdon was the NBA Rookie of the Year with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017 and the NBA Sixth Man of the Year with the Boston Celtics in 2023.
He is one of two players to have won both awards, along with Mike Miller.
Brogdon shot a combined 43% from 3-point range during the 2022-24 seasons, which ranked fourth in the league, but he fell to a career-low 29% last season.
In his nine NBA seasons, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game with the Wizards, Trail Blazers, Celtics, Pacers and Bucks.
ESPN Research contributed to this report.
